Fenton High School is a public high school located in Fenton, Michigan, United States. In 2008 the school received International Baccalaureate Authorization. The high school has over 1,200 students.
Serving 1,048 students in grades 9-12, Fenton Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fenton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fenton Senior High School's student population of 1,048 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Fenton Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fenton Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fenton Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fenton Senior High School's ranking?
Fenton Senior High School is ranked #672 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fenton Senior High School often compared to?
Fenton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linden High School, Lake Fenton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fenton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fenton Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fenton Senior High School?
1,048 students attend Fenton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fenton Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fenton Senior High School?
Fenton Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fenton Senior High School offer ?
Fenton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fenton Senior High School part of?
Fenton Senior High School is part of Fenton Area School District.
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